Individual contributor role responsible for providing expertise in the cultivation and activation of partner relationship to drive impact in local communities, engage stakeholders and clients and contribute to enterprise growth initiatives. The Sr. Specialist, National and Community Partnerships contributes insights related to client/stakeholder interests, industry trends and community needs to make decisions and recommendations to deliver partnership and engagement results. This position provides leadership and/or contributes to cross-organizational teams to collaborate with mission-driven organizations, develop impactful programs, and contribute to the Thrivent’s impact in local communities. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Leverage market data, client insights and community trends to identify potential partner relationships and engagement opportunities. + Gather internal stakeholder feedback to assure partnership alignment with corporate priorities and initiatives. + Utilize expertise to develop and execute partnership proposals, project plans, and supporting materials. + Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in partner organizations, establishing rapport and trust. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of partnership initiatives. + Support partner development, engagement, and execution efforts through Thrivent’s deployed teams and local, grassroots networks; assist with stakeholder management. + Track partnership and engagement performance metrics and their impact and contribute insights for continuous improvement. + Model Thrivent’s leadership competencies by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable. Audience this role will interact with: + Individual contributors within Thrivent + Field organization, including financial advisors + External vendors and organizations + Thrivent members + Managers and/or Directors within Thrivent QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Required: + Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or related areas. + Demonstrated organizational and project management skills. + Team player capable of working across diverse functional areas. + Strong interpersonal and communication/presentation skills. + Commitment to meeting business goals and driving community impact. + Demonstrated commitment to continual learning. + Some travel required (20%) Preferred: + Knowledge of financial services industry, fraternal benefit societies, or membership organizations. + Experience working with church, non-profit, and community organizations and their leaders. + Bi-lingual: English and Spanish. Pay Transparency Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $83,934.00 - $113,559.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important. Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits. The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion. Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow. For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work. Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.